Mark 8:36-37

[36] For what shall it profit a man, he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? [37] what a man give in exchange for his soul?

What is the context of Mark 8:36-37?

Take Up the Cross and Follow Him (Mark 8:34-38 true)
Taking Up One’s Cross to Follow Jesus (Mark 8:34-38 true)
Take Up Your Cross (Mark 8:34-38 true)
The Way of the Cross (Mark 8:34-38 true)
Jesus Predicts His Death (Mark 8:31-38 true)
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection (Mark 8:31-38 true)
Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection (Mark 8:31-38 true)
Peter’s Confession of Christ (Mark 8:27-38 true)

What does Mark 8:36-37 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The psyche in these verses means the essential person. It is foolish to preserve one"s comforts now because by doing so one sacrifices something of much greater value that God would give him or her. The "whole world" comprehends earthly possessions, position, pleasure, and power-all that the world can provide. Mark 8:37 stresses the irrevocable nature of the choice.